Senior Floral Design + Install, Chicago

Position: Senior Floral Design + Install

Department: Weddings

Location: Chicago, IL

Report to: Jill Christophel, Wedding + Event, Director of Operations

Standard work week: Seasonal (Tues-Saturday, Some Sundays may be required)

Who you support: Wedding Department

Rate: $20+/hourly based on experience

About Us:

Flowers for Dreams is ushering in a craft flower movement. Locally crafted flowers for fair and honest prices across locations in Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, as well as overnight shipping to most of the Great Lakes region. Every bouquet benefits an amazing local charity. Named one of Business Insider's Most Inspiring Companies in America.

We're looking for a Senior Wedding Design + Install to join our team of talented Wedding Designers and Installers. This person will have demonstrated experience in the wedding floral industry and knowledge of the ins and outs of on site floral design for bigger pieces. In the studio they’ll join our Wedding Design team as they create the upcoming week's weddings. They’ll take charge at installs and delegate tasks to the rest of the install team ensuring that the install goes smoothly and matches the vision we promised.

Help us become the leading brand in flowers and a nationwide, socially conscious leader!

Responsibilities:

• Floral design and production for beautiful weddings and events.
  • Designing bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces, altar pieces, and more.
• Processing, prepping, and organization of floral and materials.
• Will lead on-site setups and creative installations with team.
  • Lead designer on site at installs; designing arches, chuppahs, ceiling greenery etc...
  • Ensure the team works efficiently and in a professional manner off site.
• Communication with the wedding producers, consultant, and dispatch team about issues/progress of install

Sample Work Week (subject to change based on Wedding scheduling needs)

• Tuesday - TBD
• Wednesday - 8AM-4PM Wedding Design
• Thursday - 8AM-4PM Wedding Design
• Friday - 9AM-6PM Wedding Installs
• Saturday 11AM-7PM Wedding Installs

Requirements:

• 2+ years experience in wedding and event floral design.
• Knowledge of floral names, design techniques, and care.
• Attention to detail with excellent task management skills.
• Open to learning new design techniques and the Flowers for Dreams aesthetic.
• Weekend and floral holiday availability/flexibility in peak periods.
• Extensive Floral Design background, specifically in Wedding Design
• Experience with on site wedding design (arches, chuppahs, hanging pieces, etc)
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to remain calm and professional in interactions with clients
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to drive a F4D Vehicle
• Open Schedule

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching
• PTO/paid holidays
• Wellness days
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• For qualifying full-time positions:
  • United HealthCare Insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance (Free)
  • Family leave
  • Student loan repayment
  • FSA/HSA

Values:

• Do Good - "Life's Most Persistent and Urgent Question Is, 'What Are You Doing For Others?'" Martin Luther King Jr
• Take Risks - "Whoever Dares, Wins" Sayeret Matkal
• Challenge Yourself - "Every Artists Was First An Amateur" Ralph Waldo Emerson
• Make it Beautiful -"Design is a Behavior, Not a Department" David Milne
• Act Fast - "We Have a Strategic Plan, It's Called Doing Things" Herb Kelleher

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Flowers for Dreams is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internship. Flowers for Dreams makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.